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GENERAL PHARMACY

Author(s): Dr. Stuti Verma,    Ms. Addanki Anusha,    Dr. Apeksha Ghatge,    Dr. Voleti Vijaya Kumar,    Ms Priti Parmeshwar Khanapure,    Mr. Khemraj Dewangan
Language: English
Subject Area: Pharmacy
Publisher: Global Research Connect Publication
Pages: 220
ISBN: 978-81-993362-0-9
Published On: 10-Sep-2026
Online Since: 10-Sep-2026
Price: INR 499 or USD100

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Background: The field of pharmacy serves as the essential link between chemical discovery and clinical patient care. General Pharmacy represents the foundational science and gateway discipline within pharmaceutical education, introducing the critical principles required to transform raw medicinal chemicals into safe, stable, and effective dosage forms.Purpose: This discipline provides a comprehensive introduction to professional pharmacy standards, historical evolutions, and the core physical-chemical properties of drug formulations. It aims to develop computational accuracy and compounding skills while instilling strict compliance with legal, ethical, and pharmacopoeial frameworks.Core Methodology: The operational framework relies heavily on rigorous laboratory calculations and traditional formulation techniques:Metrology and Pharmaceutical Arithmetic: Mastering accurate weight conversions, metric scales, geometric dilutions, and complex alligation methods for exact dosage preparation.Formulation Science (Pharmaceutics): Evaluating physical chemistry behaviors to compound stable monophasic liquids (syrups, elixirs), biphasic systems (emulsions, suspensions), and conventional solid/semi-solid preparations.Incompatibility Resolution: Systematically analyzing, predicting, and correcting physical, chemical, and therapeutic drug incompatibilities during the compounding process.Key Topics Covered:Professional Foundations: The historical evolution of pharmacy, the professional role of the pharmacist, and code of ethics.Official Compendia: Navigating regulatory and quality standard metrics across the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).Dosage Form Classifications: The basic design, packaging, evaluation, and handling of liquid, solid, and semi-solid medications.Prescription Handling: The formal step-by-step reading, translation, calculation verification, and dispensing protocols of medical prescriptions.



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    Author(s) and Affiliations

    Dr. Stuti Verma

    Aryakul college of Pharmacy and Research Sitapur Uttar Pradesh

    About: Dr Stuti Verma is currently working as Principal ,in Aryakul college of Pharmacy and Research Sitapur Uttar Pradesh.She has completed M.Pharm ,MBA and Ph.D.She has around 17 years of teaching experience.she is guided many M Pharm students Her research areas are synthetic chemistry,Phyto chemistry,CADD, molecular docking she has published various research papers in reputed National and International journals She has attended and presented research paper in various national and international conferences.She reviewer for various journal .

    Ms. Addanki Anusha

    Assistant Professor at Bharat Institute of Pharmacy, Hyderabad

    About: Ms Addanki Anusha is an Assistant Professor at Bharat Institute of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, and brings over 8 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical sciences. Her areas of expertise include Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Physical Pharmacy, and Novel Drug Delivery Systems. Ms Addanki Anusha has made notable contributions to pharmaceutical education through teaching, research, and academic writing. She has published around 20 research and review articles in reputed national and international journals. Her research interests include herbal formulations, novel drug delivery systems, formulation development, pharmaceutical excipients, and the evaluation of pharmaceutical dosage forms, with a focus on developing safe, effective, and patient-centric therapeutic approaches.She is the co-author of the undergraduate pharmacy textbooks Pharmaceutics – I and Physical Pharmacy, which are designed to provide students with a strong conceptual foundation and practical understanding of core pharmaceutical sciences. Her writing emphasizes clarity, scientific accuracy, and curriculum-oriented content, making complex concepts accessible to undergraduate learners. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Ms Addanki Anusha actively mentors undergraduate research projects and encourages students to develop scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and professional ethics. She also participates in academic, scientific, and community outreach activities that promote professional growth and public health awareness.With a passion for teaching, research, and lifelong learning, Ms Addanki Anusha continues to advance pharmaceutical sciences through quality education, scholarly publications, and textbook development, inspiring future pharmacists to pursue academic excellence, innovation, and professional integrity.

    Dr. Apeksha Ghatge

    Yashwantrao Ayurvedic College and a Diploma in Emergency Medicine

    About: Dr. Apeksha Ghatge is a healthcare professional with a BAMS from Yashwantrao Ayurvedic College and a Diploma in Emergency Medicine from Ruby Hall Clinic. She earned her MSc in Medical Pharmacology from MGM University in 2012 and is currently a PhD scholar. Since 2021, she has been a lecturer at Yogita Dental College in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, following over 4.5 years of ICU experience in Mumbai, where she integrates traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern medical practices

    Dr. Voleti Vijaya Kumar

    Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

    About: Dr. Voleti Vijaya Kumar, M.Pharm., Ph.D. is an accomplished academician, researcher, and author with over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical education and research. He currently serves as Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology and specializes in Pharmaceutics, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Chronotherapy, Nanotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. He has published more than 50 research articles in reputed SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals, authored 9 book chapters, edited academic books, and holds multiple patents and copyrights. He has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and actively contributes to academic and research development. Dr. Vijaya Kumar is a recipient of several awards, including the High Impact Publication Award, Best Oral Presentation, and Best Poster Presentation awards. He is a life member of APTI and IPGA and is committed to advancing pharmaceutical sciences through innovation, quality education, and impactful research. His research focuses on developing advanced drug delivery systems to improve therapeutic outcomes and patient care.

    Ms Priti Parmeshwar Khanapure

    DES'S Dayanand College of Pharmacy, Latur, Maharashtra

    About: Ms. Priti Parmeshwar Khanapure is an Assistant Professor at DES'S Dayanand College of Pharmacy, Latur, Maharashtra, and a Ph.D. Scholar at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. She holds expertise in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a keen interest in herbal drug research, phytopharmaceuticals, and novel drug delivery systems. Her research focuses on the development and evaluation of plant-based formulations for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic mentoring. She has participated in various national and international conferences and contributed to scientific publications. Through her academic and research pursuits, she remains committed to advancing pharmaceutical education and healthcare research.

    Mr. Khemraj Dewangan

    Associate Professor, in Shri Balaji College of Pharmaceutical sciences Sakti, Chhattisgarh

    About: Mr Khemraj Dewangan is currently working as associate Professor, in Shri Balaji College of Pharmaceutical sciences Sakti, Chhattisgarh, He has completed M pharm and he has around 11 years of teaching experience, he has guided many B pharma students, He has published research paper and he has attended National and international conference like participated in Seminar, 5, 6 February 2026 attend "Biotech-enabled pharmacy integrating molecular science and therapeutic innovation organized by appolo college of pharmacy" and National workshop on Assessment on Clinical Complications & Pain relief Method in Sickle cell Anemia.